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Is there an upper age limit for experienced hires at MBB?

hiring MBB

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Brad

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Not at all! I was in my mid-30s when I joined. Though the process will be the same as MBAs, you’ll need to be a bit more thoughtful about how your approach this. I think the follow are worth considering: Narrative – T ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to prepare for upcoming McK and BCG interviews? Germany / Full-Time Entry Role

BCG Case Interview hiring Hiring freeze? Should I apply now and wait? McKinsey

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Hi there, You can go to a tennis court and hit a tennis ball + play with friends, but that doesn't necessarily mean you are ready. Or, you might be ready. We don't know. You've taken the “steps” required. But, quality m ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hiring freeze MBB Germany

Bain BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain hiring Hiring freeze? Should I apply now and wait? McKinsey

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

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Hi there, hiring slowdown for sure, complete hiring freeze not to my knowledge. Tier 2s are also still interviewing and hiring. But the chances of getting an offer are certainly slimmer now. So you need to apply broadly ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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When will hiring begin again in the US?

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Hi there, Most consulting firms in the US are currently hiring, albeit at a slower pace. The question could be: When is it going at full speed again? My crystal ball would say toward the end of the year (US elections, i ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey / BCG: Possible to reapply to other offices, after rejection?

BCG germany hiring McKinsey recruiting

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, most recruiting systems of consulting firms operate on a global basis, meaning that there is no chance to reapply to a different office, co ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB Hiring

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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, as you seem to have done, please take into consideration the credibility of the sources when hearing about hiring trends in consulting. Re ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How is the recruitment decision made after final round?

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Hi there, First of all, every consulting firm has its own recruiting decision making process. To your questions: 1) Who makes the final recruitment decision? Is it usually just one key partner, or typically all intervie ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How do BCG decide to hire v. not hire a candidate

BCG BCG Case Interview BCG middle east hiring

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Hi Abdullah, Each firm will have specific evaluation frameworks that assess you along with a standard set of criteria. In the case interview part of the interview, it is typically your structuring skills, analytical a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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State of hiring for MBB/T2 in Europe

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Hi there, This is indeed global. That said, hiring is still happening. For example, I have a close contact at a specific Bain office in the US that is hiring like mad. (Can't disclose which one here). That's all while m ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Purpose of networking: to find possible position, or to find a referral?

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Hi there, Q: Could you advise on how to network in an efficient / effective manner, under such tight labor market? I would recommend to look for a referral for every company interesting to you, regardless of whether the ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Current experienced hiring at consulting firms

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Cristian

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Hi there, Unfortunately, there is no reliable way of knowing which ones are still hiring. Plus, these things change rather fast, even from one day to the other. My suggestion would be to just apply to your preferred o ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Colour on the hiring scene for Q3/Q4 2023 - London specifically

hiring Hiring freeze recruiting

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Hi there, Ok, so please please take my answer with a grain of salt. From my experience, these cycles rarely last more than a year. Covid really spun everything out of wack, so any predictions are particularly hard to ma ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB Pipeline for 2023 is full in ME

hiring MBB Middle East

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Adi

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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Adi

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Yes, its a slowdown pretty much is all geographies and is expected to remain like this till Jun. There is a lot of uncertainty at the moment and companies just need to get through the next 6 months

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McKinsey Dubai - BA application no response

hiring Hiring freeze McKinsey & Company Mckinsey middle east Middle East

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

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Hi there, It's all a bit of a mess now at the start of the year. The economic situation also doesn't help. Contact the AP and tell them your situation. They might reach out on your behalf to clarify things. Best, Crist ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Strategy& Middle East is hiring!!!

hiring job Middle East strategy& strategy& dubai strategy& ME

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Hey Sharona, Just stopping by to appreciate posts like this. It's great to see growth and hiring in these uncertain times, especially since other firms/regions have slowed down hiring… Awesome! :-) Cheers, Florian

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Central vs office-specific recruiting

Application hiring Resume

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Hi there, typically, your application will be handled by a central recruiting team - as the primary goal in terms of new hires is centrally allocated. Of course, your office preferences play a role in handling applicati ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB DEI hiring policy

BCG McKinsey and Bain hiring

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Moritz

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Moritz

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Hi there, Sorry to hear about this! Generally speaking, McKinsey wants to set up all their candidates for success. If I understand correctly, your hypothesis is that this wasn't the case with you because of gender. On ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Who decides if youre hired?

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Hi there, Regardless of the answer, what is going to change about what you do in the interview? Nothing! Focus on performing to the best of your ability…focus on that which you can control (stop wasting energy on this). ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Can I apply to BCG in North America?

BCG hiring North America

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Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

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Hi there, 1) Can I apply there or reach out to a LinkedIn connection and ask them if BCG NA is providing visa sponsorship to entry-level consultants? You can network there, but you will have far higher chances to be hi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hiring an engineering grad with 10+ year non-consulting exp

Engineering and Management Consulting hiring oil & gas

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Hi there, You need to network! Not only will networking help you find companies that are hiring at this level, but also dramatically improve your odds of getting past that initial selection stage. Secondly, it's likely ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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